Illinois Ballot Initiative is a Tax Hike Barely in Disguise
A new constitutional amendment on the ballot that Illinoisans will face in November, the “Illinois Allow for Graduated Income Tax Amendment,” could prove disastrous for the state’s taxpayers and economy.
States Lead the Way on Criminal Justice Reform
Over the past several months, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a step back on federal justice reform efforts, regressing to purportedly “tough on crime” stances. From advising increased…
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform is Coming to Illinois
On June 23rd, the Illinois General Assembly passed a major Civil Asset Forfeiture reform bill, which is currently awaiting Governor Bruce Rauner’s signature. If vetoed, the bill is still…
A Majority of Illinois Voters Support Justice Reform
A recent poll by the Illinois Policy Institute indicated that registered voters in Illinois favor criminal justice reform efforts. It additionally noted that voters would support candidates who…
Illinois: A State that Steals
Seventy-one-year-old grandmother, Judith Wiese, is just now getting back her car months after it was stolen. The thief? The state of Illinois. Wiese’s grandson, Lukus Baker, had his license…
Republicans with law enforcement backgrounds lead on justice reform in Illinois
It may sound counterintuitive, but two Republicans in the Illinois House of Representatives with law enforcement backgrounds are leading the charge for justice reform in the Land of Lincoln, guiding…
More Sneaky Taxes on Millennials: City and State Debt
Democracy and Power 104: Future Debt Burden A government debt is a government claim against personal income and private property – an unpaid tax bill. —Hans F. Sennholz More…
Repopulating the GOP: Voter Turnout Is Everything
While some say the purpose of a political party is simply to win elections, I describe it differently. The purpose of a political party is to …
First Amendment Under Attack in Illinois
Illinois, Illinois, Illinois. What has happened to you? How could the land of Lincoln stray so far from the principles of freedom? Every time we look, the state government is…
Illinois Budget Failures Continue
The State of Illinois is a basket case. Unable to control its reckless spending, the state legislature approved a budget that calls for higher spending, even though the state has…